NAV Canada regularly conducts instrument landing system (ILS) check at Toronto Pearson. This is a routine operation that ensures the accuracy and safety of the country’s navigation aids and instrument approach procedures. The ILS is a precision approach system that provides navigational guidance signals and information on a cockpit display to guide pilots accurately to the point of landing in periods of poor visibility.
The first semi-annual test of 2025 will take place for two nights during the week of January 13 from approx. 12:00AM to 4:00AM and will involve all runways at Toronto Pearson. It will take approximately 20 minutes per runway.
Pre-approved flights do operate in the overnight hours in accordance with the Night Flight Restriction program in effect between 12:30 am and 6:30 am. However, given that the flight checks will involve flight patterns of repeated approaches for the runways at varying combinations of height, speed, and direction, we wanted to inform you that there might be noise impacts in your riding.
We have already posted the information on our Noise Advisory Calendar, and will also be posting a message on WebTrak.
Affected residents can feel free to reach out to the Toronto Pearson Noise Management Office directly if they have any questions or wish to submit a noise complaint:
- Online using WebTrak or the complaint form
- By phone 416-247-7682
Kick Off 2025 in Style at the Mayor’s New Year’s Levee!
Celebrate the New Year with Mississauga Mayor Parrish, Members of Council and an afternoon full of family fun.
What:
Mayor’s New Year’s Levee 2025
When:
Sunday, January 5, 2025
- 1 p.m. – Official ceremony begins
- 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. – Meet and Greet with dignitaries and special guests and photos with Mayor Parrish
- 1 to 4 p.m. – Skating, treats, family-fun activities and DJ skate party, featuring Raptors 905’s DJ Andre. Free skate rentals from 1 – 4 p.m.
Where:
Mississauga City Hall
300 City Centre Dr.
- Meet and greet and family activities – Great Hall (ground floor of City Hall)
- DJ skate party – Mississauga Celebration Square outdoor rink
Free underground parking available onsite
Event attendees are welcome to make their way through the Levee meet and greet area. One professional photograph will be taken with each guest. All professional pictures will be available for free download shortly after the event.
Please note that selfies will not be permitted. Meet and Greet activities will end promptly at 2:30 p.m.
Background
The Mayor’s Levee is a tradition that dates back to the 17th century, during the reign of King Louis XIV. To show the monarch belonged to the people, the King would invite gentlemen to his bedroom on New Year’s Day to watch him wake up and begin serving the public. The Royal Governor of New France later brought this custom to Canada where it continues to be a new year’s tradition.
Cost:
Free
For more information, visit mississauga.ca/mayorslevee
Peel Regional Police officially launched the Seasonal Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E.) Campaign in partnership with Mother’s Against Drunk Driving (MADD). This initiative is part of our ongoing and collaborative efforts to reduce impaired driving and enhance road safety across Peel Region.
From November 16 to December 31, 2024, additional officers from Road Safety Services and divisions will be deployed to conduct increased roadside checks to ensure the community is driving safely and responsibly.
Officers will be reminding the public to not drive if they have consumed alcohol or any type of drugs, as well as ensuring they have a plan to get home by having a designated driver, an alternate place to stay, or using public transportation. Road safety is a shared responsibility.
While the Seasonal R.I.D.E. Campaign marks an increase in strategic enforcement, PRP remains committed to year-round education about the dangers of impaired driving.
We encourage you to keep an eye out on our social media to share road safety tips with your communities throughout the holiday season.
DHF is a non-profit organization which has been supporting families impacted with type 1 diabetes (T1D) for over 25 years through scholarships and educational resources. PEP Talks is designed to offer practical support to caregivers navigating the emotional and often hidden aspects of raising a child with T1D. The program is free to attend and is specifically funded and designed for residents of the GTA.
The next session in the series is being hosted on Tuesday December 3 and will focus on transferring responsibilities for youth managing T1D independently. We’ll also be hosting subsequent sessions on growth mindset, communication, and self-care over the coming months (exact dates may change, expect an email from me closer to the date!).
Event
Sharing Responsibility: How to Foster Interdependence
Date & Time
Tuesday December 3, 2024 | 7:00 PM Eastern Time | FREE ONLINE (Zoom)
Register Here
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUvdeipqzMsGtxMWEreCixM6fetG1Ps3L8T
Description
Consider various ways that you can help your child become more autonomous in their diabetes care, while still providing support where needed.
www.diabeteshopefoundation.com
Join us as we officially open Mississauga’s newest fire station.
Following the ceremony stop by one of our public education booths to learn about fire safety, tour the station and explore our first electric pumper.
What:
Opening of Fire Station 125
When:
Saturday, November 30, 2024
12 to 3 p.m.
12 p.m. ceremony with activities following
Where:
Fire Station 125
6627 Tenth Line W., Mississauga
(Ceremony will take place inside the Fire Station)
Free parking is available nearby.
Apply for both 2025 and 2026 dates until November 29, 2024
Designed to support Mississauga’s vibrant cultural landscape, the new program aligns with the City’s goals of offering exceptional programming, supporting accessibility, promoting sustainability and driving economic growth. A designated reference group will assess each application to allocate event dates based on meeting application criteria.
At a high level, applicants must meet the following standards:
- Must have experience with large-scale events
- Demonstrates a track-record of fiscal responsibility
- Events will be open to the public and free of charge
- Events must have the ability to acquire liability insurance
Given the competitive nature of MCS’ availability, there is no guarantee of securing a requested date and awarded dates may vary from those originally requested.
A list of full criteria can be viewed on the application portal. Event organizers interested in being part of MCS’ dynamic event line-up for the 2025 season must apply by 4 p.m. EST on Friday, November 29, 2024.
For more information, please visit the portal or contact the MCS team.
(Nov. 22, 2024) – Yesterday at Regional Council, Peel’s 2025 Corporate Budget Overview was presented, along with the Peel Regional Police Budget.
The 2025 Corporate Budget Overview highlighted some of the challenges Peel is facing as a growing community with increased service demands. Ongoing challenges include elevated prices due to inflation, aging infrastructure, the continued climate change emergency and changing legislation.
The proposed 2025 Budget includes investments of $6.2 billion to maintain current service levels for a growing population, while addressing priority community needs.
Critical urgent needs being addressed include:
- The housing affordability crisis
- Accelerated housing-enabling infrastructure
- Affordability issues in the community
- Community safety and well-being
- Promoting diversity, equity and inclusion
To address the challenges being faced, the 2025 Budget also reflects $14.9 million in cost savings and in cost avoidance found through continuous improvement efforts and cost containment measures.
For the impact on the overall property tax, Regionally Controlled services account for a 1.3% increase, Peel Regional Police 4.1% increase and other agencies 0.1% increase for a total average property tax increase of 5.5%.
Next steps and more information
- Nov. 28, 2024: Presentations for Regionally Controlled Services.
- Dec. 5, 2024: Presentations for two Regionally Financed External Organizations including Credit Valley Conservation Authority and Toronto and Region Conservation Authority.
- The Regional Council Budget meeting(s) are open to the public and residents may attend. The meeting will also be live streamed.
- The proposed 2025 Regional Operating and Capital Budget is available at peelregion.ca/budget.